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10 Fictional Brawlers Who Would Destroy in MMA
bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2019
It takes skill, determination and raw strength to crush your opponents in the octagon. The wide variety of fighting styles displayed by the characters from action movies and TV shows below would serve them well in the MMA world. Not to mention that the inclusion of these fictional brawlers would make for some entertaining fights. (Who wouldn’t want to see Conor McGregor take on Wolverine??) Read on for some action movie and TV fighters from who could bring the pain in MMA. For more bone-crunching action, catch the final episodes of Into the Badlands in a two-night premiere event, Sunday, March 24th and 25th on AMC.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov vows to silence Paulie Malignaggi 'once and for all'
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi seems to absolutely detest UFC superstar Conor McGregor, but it doesn’t seem like he and McGregor will have the chance to settle their differences in the ring any time soon. The good news for Malignaggi is that he could soon have the opportunity to fight McGregor’s friend and chief training partner, Artem Lobov. Both Malignaggi and Lobov recently signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (BKFC), and depending on the outcome of Lobov’s April 6 fight with Jason Knight, they could soon be clobbering each other sans gloves in the BKFC ring.
Jose Aldo expected to stay on UFC 237 card despite hospital visit
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
Last week, news broke that former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo had been hospitalized with a bacterial infection, casting uncertainty on the status of his compelling UFC 237 showdown with Alex Volkanovski. Luckily, Jose Aldo has since been released from the hospital, and is expected to remain on the UFC 237 card despite this health scare.
Makwan Amirkhani faces Chris Fishgold at UFC Stockholm
James Lynch - March 25, 2019
Makwan Amirkhani — widely known as “Mr Finland” — is back. UFC officials announced Monday that Makwan Amirkhani will return to action June 1st against Chris Fishgold at UFC on ESPN+ 10 in Sweden.
Dana White praises Anthony Pettis for doing what Tyron Woodley couldn't
Tom Taylor - March 25, 2019
When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday night, he sent a shockwave through the MMA world. Thompson, after all, had never been knocked out before — not even in his two welterweight title fights with murderous puncher Tyron Woodley.
The biggest winners from UFC Nashville
Mike Straus - March 25, 2019
UFC on ESPN+ 6, otherwise known as UFC Nashville, was definitely an entertaining card even though eight fights went to the judges. Despite having names like Anthony Pettis, Stephen Thompson and Curtis Blaydes at the top of the bill, the card did lack some star power. However, there was still a number of intriguing matchups on the bill and in the end, the card delivered. So who were the biggest winners from UFC Nashville? Let’s take a look.
Tai Tuivasa roasts rival Justin Willis after Curtis Blaydes loss
Thomas Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC Nashville, rising heavyweight prospect Justin Willis gave up a lopsided decision loss to Curtis Blaydes. Since this loss, Willis has been quite open about the setback, keeping his fans updated on social media.
EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov confirms Conor McGregor is still a member of SBG
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Over the last few weeks, former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor has spent quite a bit of time in the United States. During his time on American soil, he’s gotten some training in at a number of notable gyms, including an American Top Team location in Atlanta, and Bas Rutten’s Elite MMA in California. McGregor’s training sessions at these gyms have led some members of the MMA community to speculate that he has parted ways with SBG, his long-time home in Dublin, Ireland, and that he is exploring the options for a new home base.
Tyron Woodley discusses 'crushing feeling' of losing UFC title
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Tyron Woodley is no longer the UFC welterweight champion. After a lengthy reign atop the division, he was dethroned by Kamaru Usman at UFC 235 earlier this month, giving up a unanimous decision after five grueling rounds of action. After such a lengthy time as champion, returning to the welterweight contendership race has understandably been a difficult adjustment for Tyron Woodley.
BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 113 // Artem Lobov | Dominick Reyes
Jason Kindschy - March 24, 2019
Artem Lobov returns to preview his upcoming bareknuckle boxing debut against Jason Knight at BKFC5 on April 6th. Lobov requested his release from the UFC earlier this year after receiving some lucrative offers from other promotions and not being able to get the matchups he was hoping for with the company. Subsequently, BKFC made Artem a six-figure contract offer and the SBG staple felt it was a no-brainer to sign up for the next chapter of his combat sports career. ‘The Russian Hammer’ gives us the details on negotiations with BKFC, his thoughts on transitioning to bareknuckle and how it compliments his fighting style. We’ll also hear Lobov’s prediction for his debut against Knight, his anticipation of a showdown with Paulie Malignaggi, and clear up some rumors about Conor McGregor leaving the Straight Blast Gym in Ireland.
UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for dazzling KO win
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the 12-fight UFC Nashville card. Although the card produced a handful of forgettable contests, it also included some jaw-dropping finishes and back-and-forth scraps. The fighters behind those fights were well rewarded. Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who shocked onlookers by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the UFC Nashville main event, took home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his handiwork.
Daniel Cormier plotting to ambush Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has been chasing a super fight with Brock Lesnar for quite a while now. Unfortunately for him, the fight has yet to materialize, and with Lesnar currently engaged with WWE, it could be some time before it does. Speaking on ESPN during Saturday night’s UFC Nashville broadcast, Cormier hinted that he might try to expedite the process by ambushing Brock Lesnar at WWE’s WrestleMania 35 event on April 7.
Justin Willis reacts to loss to Curtis Blaydes
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
Justin Willis had plenty to say about Curtis Blaydes before their UFC Nashville co-main event battle, but ultimately failed to back up his talk as he was soundly outwrestled by his foe en route to a unanimous decision loss. Speaking on Instagram post-fight, Willis seem to bury the hatchet with Blaydes, congratulating his rival on a solid victory and assuring they will meet again in the near future.
Anthony Pettis targets fight with Conor McGregor after UFC Nashville
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
When former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis knocked out former welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson at UFC Nashville, he joined a very exclusive list of UFC fighters to earn victories in the featherweight, lightweight and welterweight divisions. The only other fighters on this list are Kenny Florian and Conor McGregor. Shortly after UFC Nashville wrapped up, McGregor took to Twitter to congratulate Pettis on joining this list.
Rafael dos Anjos responds to callout from Anthony Pettis
Tom Taylor - March 24, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC Nashville, Anthony Pettis shocked the world by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in his UFC welterweight debut. With his jaw-dropping defeat of Thompson in the books, Anthony Pettis suddenly stands out as one of the top contenders in the crowded UFC welterweight division.
Stephen Thompson issues statement following KO loss to Anthony Pettis
Christopher Taylor - March 23, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson took on former 155-pound champ Anthony Pettis in tonight’s UFC Nashville headliner. Both Pettis and Thompson entered tonight’s welterweight fight looking to rebound. “Showtime” was coming off a TKO loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 229, while “Wonderboy” suffered a controversial decision loss to Darren Till in his most recent octagon appearance at UFC Liverpool.
Pros react to Anthony Pettis finishing Stephen Thompson
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was headlined by a welterweight bout featuring Stephen Thompson taking on former lightweight champ Anthony Pettis. The bout marked Pettis’ first appearance at welterweight in over a decade.
Pros react to Curtis Blaydes dominant decision win over Justin Willis at UFC Nashville
Chris Taylor - March 23, 2019
Tonight’s UFC Nashville event was co-headlined by a heavyweight bout between division staples Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis. Curtis Blaydes (10-2 MMA) entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after having his five-fight win streak snapped at the hands of Francis Ngannou this past November.